Youth mentorship programs win big at Silverton Casino

Published on Fri, Aug 1, 2014 (9:16 a.m.)

Submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada

LAS VEGAS – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada (BBBSN) and Silverton Casino are excited to launch their new partnership for the Win Big, Give a Little campaign to raise funds for youth mentorship programs. The campaign launches with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug.1, at 10 a.m., at 3333 Blue Diamond Rd. Silverton Casino will place multiple BBBSN designated drop boxes throughout the casino floor to collect left over, unclaimed and unwanted slot vouchers. Every voucher submitted by casino guests will be donated directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada to expand youth mentoring programs.

“We are thrilled about our new partnership with Silverton Casino. Many people bring their slot vouchers home and end up tossing them in the trash. Every penny counts and the donations add up,” said Molly Latham, executive director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. “Our goal is to expand our programs and outreach efforts with these funds.”

The Win Big, Give a Little campaign is the first of its kind, benefiting the hundreds of youth that Big Brothers Big Sisters serves throughout Clark County. There is no end date to the campaign. Guests can drop their unwanted slot vouchers of any amount into the designated Big Brothers Big Sisters drop boxes beginning Aug 1.

“What a great opportunity we have to work with Silverton Casino. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada is going to be able to help even more "Littles" now from this simple promotion,” said Heidi Cook, creator of the Win Big, Give a Little campaign and board member for BBBSN. “Now these tickets that would normally not be redeemed are more valuable than ever!"

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada

BBBSN provides mentors to more than 400 youth annually. Since 1973, BBBSN has provided tens of thousands of mentors to at-risk youth. The non-profit’s mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Learn more at www.bbbsn.org or call (702) 731-2227.

About Silverton Casino Hotel
Silverton Casino Hotel offers 300 deluxe rooms and suites and world-class amenities all located within an upscale, contemporary luxury lodge-themed resort. Silverton Casino Hotel is home to a variety of restaurants and dining options, including the Seasons Buffet, the 24-hour Sundance Grill, Shady Grove Lounge, Twin Creeks Steakhouse, Mi Casa Grill Cantina, Starbucks and Johnny Rockets. In addition to the flagship 165,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Silverton offers 90,000 square feet of gaming with more than 1,600 slot machines and 30 table games, and the Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge. The property features a 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium with more than 4,000 sharks, stingrays and tropical fish, which was voted “Best Free Attraction” in the Best of Citysearch®. Silverton is located at I-15 and Blue Diamond in Las Vegas. For more information, please call 702-263-7777 or visit www.silvertoncasino.com. A unique casino destination that combines an elegantly upscale lodge ambience with exciting gaming action and stellar attractions, the AOL City Guide named Silverton Casino Lodge “the Best Locals Casino" in Las Vegas. Learn more at www.silvertoncasino.com.


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